title: Transcervical amnioinfusion.
abstract: Amnioinfusion is being used to treat intrapartum problems known to be associated with fetal compromise, including prophylactic treatment of oligohydramnios during labor and after premature rupture of the membranes, treatment of severe variable decelerations during labor and reducing the risk of meconium aspiration during labor in patients with thick meconium fluid. The procedure is considered effective and easy to perform, with the benefits outweighing the risks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, N.C. 27858, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Weismiller
mesh_terms: D000650:Amnion; D002584:Cervix Uteri; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D007552:Isotonic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008470:Meconium; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D007552:Isotonic Solutions